Taking in an expansive view across the Thames, Battersea View by Carol Foulger captures the distinctive character of London in a beautifully atmospheric cityscape.

The river leads the eye through the composition towards the familiar silhouette of The Shard and the buildings of the city beyond. Carol works with a wonderfully restrained palette of soft greys, warm neutrals and earthy tones, punctuated by small flashes of colour and light that bring the scene to life.

There is a quiet, almost contemplative quality to the painting, balancing the scale and energy of the capital with the calm openness of the river. Battersea View is a striking original for anyone who loves London and its ever-changing skyline.